Sunahara was born on October 9, 1996. His young brother RJ plays college basketball for Georgia, and his father, Reed Sunahara, is the head coach of the women's volleyball program at WVU.[1] He attended Bay High School, where he played varsity baseball, football, and basketball.[2][3] He played as a wide receiver and defensive back in high school.[3][4] In his senior year, he earned All-Ohio Division IV Third Team honors.[4] Rex committed to the University of Rhode Island in order to remain a multi-sport athlete and converted to playing long snapper.[3]
College career
University of Rhode Island
Sunahara played football at Rhode Island and walked on to the basketball.[5][6] During the football season, he appeared in eight games as the long snapper and recorded 4 special teams tackles.[5] During the basketball season, he appeared in 3 games and logged 1 rebound.[6] After his first year at Rhode Island, Sunahara decided to transfer to West Virginia and attempt to walk-on to the football team.[3]
Sunahara signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 8, 2021, and was assigned to the practice squad.[18] He was cut two days later, but returned to sign a reserve/futures contract on January 18, 2022.[18] The Steelers waived him on May 10, 2022.[19][20]
San Antonio Brahmas
On November 17, 2022, Sunahara was selected with the 7th pick of the specialists phase of the 2023 XFL Draft by the San Antonio Brahmas.[21][22] He appeared in all ten games before receiving an invitation to a workout with the Steelers on June 2, 2023.[23]
Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)
On June 19, 2023, Sunahara signed a one-year deal with the Steelers.[24][25] He was released on August 26, 2023.[26]
San Antonio Brahmas (second stint)
On January 24, 2024, Sunahara re-signed with the San Antonio Brahmas.[27] His contract was terminated on August 8.[28]
Cleveland Browns
On August 8, 2024, Sunahara signed with the Cleveland Browns.[29] He was waived on August 26, and re-signed to the practice squad.[30][31] He was released a few days later.[32] He was signed to the active roster on October 9.[33]
↑ San Antonio Brahmas [@XFLBrahmas]. "With our first pick in the specialists round of the #XFLDraft, we proudly select @RexSunahara! Welcome to San Antonio." Twitter, 11 November 2022, https://twitter.com/XFLBrahmas/status/1593286433900441600
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